Viking Range 5 Series VGC Installation Manual

Built-in gas cooktops

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5 Series VGC and VGSU
Built-In Gas Cooktops

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Summary of Contents for Viking Range 5 Series VGC

  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide 5 Series VGC and VGSU Built-In Gas Cooktops...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings & Important Safety Instructions _______________________________________________3 Dimensions VGC Cooktops ___________________________________________________________6 Specifications VGC Cooktops _________________________________________________________7 Dimensions VGSU Cooktops __________________________________________________________8 Specifications VGSU Cooktops ________________________________________________________9 Cutout Dimensions _________________________________________________________________10 Cutout Dimensions (Cooktop over Single Electric Oven)_________________________________11 Clearance Dimensions (Proximity to Cabinets)__________________________________________12 Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay) _____________________________________13 Electrical &...
  • Page 3: Warnings & Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow Your safety and the safety of others is • Before beginning, please read these very important. instructions completely and carefully. We have provided many important safety • DO NOT remove permanently affixed messages in this manual and on your labels, warnings, or plates from product.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow DANGER WARNING FIRE/EXPLOSION CHEMICAL HAZARD HAZARD If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance IF THE INFORMATION IN with the manufacturer’s THIS MANUAL IS NOT instructions, this product could expose FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR you to substances in fuel or from fuel EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING combustion which can cause death or...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow WARNING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of codes, with the ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. Installation should be made by a licensed electrician. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged...
  • Page 6: Dimensions Vgc Cooktops

    Dimensions 30” VGC Gas Cooktop - 3 / ( 7 8 4 ” 36” VGC Gas Cooktop - 3 / ( 9 3 4 ” 7-3/16” (18.3 cm) 1” 2-3/4” 5” (2.5 cm) (7.0 cm) 1-1/4” (12.7 cm) (3.2 cm) VGC Front View VGC Side View...
  • Page 7: Specifications Vgc Cooktops

    Specifications VGC Gas Cooktops Description 30” W. Model 36” W. Model Overall width 30-3/4” (78.1 cm) 36-3/4” (93.3 cm) Overall height from bottom 5” (12.7 cm) to top of grate Overall depth from rear 21” (53.3 cm) Cutout width 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 33-3/4”...
  • Page 8: Dimensions Vgsu Cooktops

    Dimensions 30” VGSU Gas Cooktop - 3 / ( 7 8 4 ” 36” VGSU Gas Cooktop - 3 / ( 9 3 4 ” 7-7/16” (18.9 cm) 2-3/4” 1-1/16” 4-1/2” (7.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (11.4 cm) 1-5/8” (4.1 cm) VGSU Front View VGSU Side View...
  • Page 9: Specifications Vgsu Cooktops

    Specifications VGSU Gas Cooktops Description 30” W. Model 36” W. Model Overall width 30-3/4” (78.1 cm) 36-3/4” (93.3 cm) Overall height from bottom 4-1/2” (11.4 cm) to top of grate Overall depth from rear 21” (53.3 cm) Cutout width 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 33-3/4”...
  • Page 10: Cutout Dimensions

    Cutout Dimensions VGC Gas Cooktop 30” W. Model 36” W. Model 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 33-3/4” (85.7 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 35-3/8” (89.9 cm) max. 18-3/4” (47.6 cm) min. to 19-7/8” (50.5 cm) max. 3” (7.6 cm) min. VGSU Gas Cooktop 30”...
  • Page 11: Cutout Dimensions (Cooktop Over Single Electric Oven)

    Cutout Dimensions (Cooktop over Single Electric Oven) Cooktop over 30”W. Electric Oven VGC Gas Cooktop 30” W. Model ” m 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to ( 9 1 i n . 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. - 1 / 18-3/4” (47.6 cm) min. to ( 7 1 8 ”...
  • Page 12: Clearance Dimensions (Proximity To Cabinets)

    Clearance Dimensions (Proximity to Cabinets) Proximity to Side Cabinet Installation Minimum Clearances from Adjacent Combustible Construction • The cooktop may be installed directly to existing base cabinets. • Above countertop 36” (91.4 cm) minimum • The cooktop CANNOT be installed directly •...
  • Page 13: Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay)

    Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay) The bottom of a standard hood should be 30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max. / C o o s i above the countertop. This would typically e r l result in the bottom of the hood being 66”...
  • Page 14: Electrical & Gas Requirements

    Electrical & Gas Requirements Pressure regulator: Electrical Requirements • All heavy-duty, commercial-type cooking There is no connection necessary beyond equipment must have a pressure regulator plugging the unit into a polarized, on the incoming service line for safe and grounded, 120 volt, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit. A efficient operation, since service pressure minimum of 120VAC is required for proper may fluctuate with local demand.
  • Page 15: General Information

    General Information CAUTION • All openings in the wall behind the Before placing the cooktop into operation, appliance and in the floor under the always check for gas leaks with a soapy appliance shall be sealed. water solution or other acceptable method. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO •...
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Optional Gasket Remove the grates and burner caps. Turn the cooktop upside down and place on a non- scratch surface. NOTE: Make sure there are no loose objects on the cooktop before turning upside down. Optional Gasket Peel away the plastic covering and place the gasket Turn the cooktop over and place into countertop material all the way around the burner flange.
  • Page 17: Gas & Electrical Connection

    Gas & Electrical Connection Note: Refer to “Electrical & Gas Requirements” section for proper installation information. Bracket Installation Cooktop Cooktop Countertop Countertop Screw Bracket Bracket Eye bolt Screw hold down brackets using the #10 x 1/2” sheet Screw the eye bolt into the self-retaining nut and metal screw to the burner box.
  • Page 18: Final Installation

    Final Installation Replace the burner caps and grates. Note: The narrow edge of grate goes toward center of unit. Final Preparation • New units are cleaned at the factory • All stainless steel parts should be wiped to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, regularly with hot, soapy water grease, etc.
  • Page 19: Service & Registration

    Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the appliance. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Contact Viking Range, 1-888-845-4641, for the nearest service parts distributor in your area or write to: VIKING RANGE, LLC...
  • Page 20 Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit the Viking Website at vikingrange.com (100114) F21263C EN...

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